2026 46th McLemore Birdsong Pediatric Conference

The McLemore Birdsong Pediatric Conference offers three-half days of content on a variety of case-based, clinical practice-oriented lectures covering abroad range of topics relevant to physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses in pediatric and family practice settings.

Friday, March 13, 2026, 7:00 AM - Sunday, March 15, 2026, 1:30 PM ET, Boar's Head Inn & Conference Center, Charlottesville, VA

1. Evaluate current evidence-based guidelines for the management of pediatric neurologic conditions, including atypical migraines, concussions, and febrile seizures, and implement updated diagnostic and treatment strategies in primary care.
2. Screen, assess, and manage pediatric anxiety, depression, and suicide using practical, validated approaches tailored for the primary care setting.
3. Demonstrate effective communication techniques to address parental mistrust in science and medicine, particularly around vaccines, evidence-based, and emerging therapies.
4. Design and implement strategies for successful care transitions to outpatient primary care for NICU graduates requiring developmental screening, as well as for adolescents and young adults with special healthcare needs transitioning from pediatric to adult care.
5. Monitor for personal practice gaps in the recognition and management of underdiagnosed conditions such a periodic fever syndromes and pediatric dyslipidemia and hypertension, applying appropriate referral and follow-up strategies.
6. Examine and integrate emerging artificial intelligence (AI) applications in pediatric primary care, while appraising their opportunities and limitations for clinical use.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (13.50 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (13.50 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (13.50 hours), Hours of Participation (13.50 hours)

UVA Health CE Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests received in writing no less than 30 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be provided for cancellation requests received within 30 days or for registration fees of less than $50.  Please send cancellation requests [email protected]. UVA Health Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel CE activities if necessary.  In this case, the entire registration fee will be refunded.  All other expenses incurred in conjunction with this CE activity are the sole responsibility of the participant.

In support of improving patient care, UVA Health Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

We are thrilled to be back at the Boar's Head Resort -- view their amenities here.

If you plan to stay over the night before the program, use this link to book Thurs/Fri/Sat nights.  Password:  Birdsong

If you plan to drive straight to the conference the day it starts, use this link to book Fri/Sat nights only. Password:  Birdsong

You may also reserve your room by calling 800-476-1988 - please be sure to mention Booking ID #743 "Birdsong Pediatrics"

Rooms are $255/night plus 14.3% taxes and fees. Daily resort fees have been waived, so high speed internet, parking, and sports club use including most fitness classes are included.

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